How far is Elizabeth, MN from New York Mills, MN?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, MN to New York Mills, MN is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.11 mi
01h 10m
Flight
37.1 mi
59.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.1 mi
Kilometers
59.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.11 mi
Kilometers
83.87 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York Mills
Wed, Apr 15, 4:43 PM CDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Wed, Apr 15, 5:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-15T15:32
Arrive New York Mills
Wed, Apr 15, 4:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vergas
MN

Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Elizabeth
26 mi
00h 35m
To New York Mills
26.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph NNW
Destination
33°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and New York Mills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and New York Mills.

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Avenue

    13.6 mi · 16 min · West Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto North Broadway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on Head Lake Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Head Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto County Highway 4

    4.7 mi · 8 min · County Highway 4

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 293rd Avenue

    2633 ft · 41 sec · 293rd Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on 440th Street

    2061 ft · 32 sec · 440th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Paul M Osborn Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Paul M Osborn Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 35

    3.9 mi · 5 min · County Highway 35

  10. 10

    Continue on East Looney Lane

    1723 ft · 32 sec · East Looney Lane

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Highway 34

    5.5 mi · 7 min · County Highway 34

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 34

    2792 ft · 1 min · County Road 34

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1833 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Centennial Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Centennial Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on West Centennial 84 Drive

    2456 ft · 1 min · West Centennial 84 Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Centennial 84 Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and New York Mills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Washington Avenue
13.6 mi · 26%
County Road 34
12.2 mi · 23%
County Highway 34
5.5 mi · 11%
County Highway 4
4.68 mi · 9%
County Highway 35
3.89 mi · 7%
Paul M Osborn Road
3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Washington Avenue

Start on West Washington Avenue

13.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
37.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vergas
00h 35m from Elizabeth
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Elizabeth and Patchy Fog near New York Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to New York Mills?

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vergas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Elizabeth and 26.1 miles from New York Mills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Elizabeth and Patchy Fog near New York Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Vergas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vergas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vergas.

RAIL

Detroit Lakes

18 mi away
116 Pioneer Street
RAIL

Fargo

79 mi away
420 4th Street North
RAIL

Staples

84 mi away
First & Fourth Aves

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and New York Mills. Straight-line distance: 37.1 mi (59.71 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States

Population821
Coordinates46.3796800, -96.1292300
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
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#2 New York Mills

Human settlement in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population1,220
Coordinates46.5180200, -95.3761500
Altitude430
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-96.12923, 46.37968)
End: New York Mills (-95.37615, 46.51802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $6.57
Round trip
$13.13
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.57 $13.13
Mid-grade $3.92 $7.21 $14.43
Premium $4.39 $8.08 $16.16
Diesel $4.86 $8.95 $17.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and New York Mills. The current time is 15:32:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.